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To purchase medicinal cannabis in the state of Nevada you must have a valid medical marijuana card. Here are the five steps for Nevada residents to receive a medical marijuana card.

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To receive a medical marijuana card you need a doctor’s recommendation based on a qualifying condition. The complete list of qualifying conditions can be found in the Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 453A, Section 050.

Qualifying Conditions

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)

Cancer

Glaucoma

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Cachexia

Persistent muscle spasms (including multiple sclerosis)

Seizures (including epilepsy)

Severe nausea

Severe pain

Additional conditions can be approved by submitting a petition to the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (NDPBH).

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Request an application for the Nevada Medical Marijuana Program (NMMP). The NMMP is run by the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (NDPBH), which regulates and oversees all aspects of medical marijuana in the state.

How To Do It

Option 1: Online

Apply at the NMMP website and instantly download your application. Save yourself days or even weeks of waiting for the mail.

Option 2: Mail

Download the Nevada Medical Marijuana Registry Application Request form. Print it, fill it out completely and mail it to the included address along with the $25 fee.

What You'll Need

$25

Valid State of Nevada Identification (driver’s license or ID card)

What You Get

An application packet consisting of:

Application page

Physician’s Statement

Waiver & Acknowledgement

Caregiver Application (if needed)

Minor Release Form (if needed)

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After you have filled out the application and obtained your medical history, visit a doctor. A Nevada licensed Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) can complete the Physician’s Statement of your application.

What You Need

NMMP Application Packet

Medical History (if visiting a new doctor)

Find A Doctor

Follow the link to view a list of recommended physicians that are familiar with the NMMP application process.

sign &notarize

The final step to complete your application is signing it in the presence of a notary.

Where To Find A Notary

Doctor’s office

Banks

Town hall, city hall, county courthouse

UPS Stores

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Once you’ve completed the above steps, your application must be sent to the NDPBH for review and approval. The NDPBH will verify completeness, ensure information is accurate, and do a criminal background check.

What You Need

$75

Completed NMMP Application Packet

How To Do It

Option 1: Online

The completed packet can be scanned and uploaded directly to the NMMP website. If you have used the site to download your application packet, then you already have an account. This is the fastest way to get approval, sometimes in as little as 24 hours.

Option 2: Walk-In

If you live in the Carson City area, you have the option of walking the completed application directly to the offices of the NDPBH. The address is included on the application packet. Make sure to bring the $75 registration fee.

Option 3: Mail

If you do not live in the Carson City area, mail the completed application to the included address along with the $75 fee.

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When your application is approved by the NDPBH, you’ll receive a temporary approval letter. This approval letter can be used for 30 days at Sierra Wellness as a valid medical marijuana card while your official card is mailed to you.

How To Get The Letter

If you used the online process, your approval letter will be available to download directly from the NMMP website. If you did not, you will receive it in the mail.

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Once you have your approval letter, come visit us at one of our two dispensaries. Or you can place your order online. Our team is ready to help you find exactly what you need.

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